Industrial hygiene engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial hygiene engineer gender statistics
33.3% of industrial hygiene engineers are women and 66.7% of industrial hygiene engineers are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Industrial hygiene engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Industrial hygiene engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,331
Female income
$87,347
Industrial hygiene engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial hygiene engineer positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of industrial hygiene engineers are female.
Industrial hygiene engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2011 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 2012 | 71.76% | 28.24% |
| 2013 | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 2014 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2015 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2016 | 69.46% | 30.54% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2018 | 69.27% | 30.73% |
| 2019 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Industrial hygiene engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial hygiene engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Industrial Hygiene Engineer | 67% | 33% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Industrial hygiene engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial hygiene engineers is White, which makes up 73.3% of all industrial hygiene engineers. Comparatively, 10.5% of industrial hygiene engineers are Asian and 8.7% of industrial hygiene engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.3%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Industrial hygiene engineer race
| Industrial hygiene engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Industrial hygiene engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial hygiene engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial hygiene engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.19% | 3.40% | 10.16% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 3.55% | 7.62% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.34% | 2.67% | 8.92% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 80.42% | 3.63% | 8.73% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 3.71% | 9.63% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 78.84% | 4.22% | 9.08% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 77.92% | 3.40% | 9.77% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 77.21% | 2.90% | 10.42% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 77.18% | 2.98% | 11.14% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 74.98% | 3.15% | 12.45% | 7.46% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 3.63% | 10.37% | 7.43% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 3.55% | 10.50% | 8.68% |
Industrial hygiene engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian industrial hygiene engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial hygiene engineers have the lowest average salary at $88,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,239 |
| White | $88,508 |
| Black or African American | $88,126 |
| Asian | $101,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,206 |
Average industrial hygiene engineer age
See how the average age of industrial hygiene engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Industrial hygiene engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Industrial hygiene engineer age breakdown
The average age of industrial hygiene engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the industrial hygiene engineer population.
Industrial hygiene engineer age breakdown
| Industrial Hygiene Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Industrial hygiene engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial hygiene engineers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of industrial hygiene engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 3%
Industrial hygiene engineers by degree level
| Industrial hygiene engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 3% |
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Industrial hygiene engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial hygiene engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,493 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, industrial hygiene engineers earn a median annual income of $94,865 compared to $66,710 for industrial hygiene engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,493 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,865 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,710 |
Industrial hygiene engineer employment statistics
Most industrial hygiene engineers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where industrial hygiene engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial hygiene engineers work.
Industrial hygiene engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 71% |
Industrial hygiene engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial hygiene engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial hygiene engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Industrial hygiene engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 10% |
Industrial hygiene engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial hygiene engineers are manufacturing, technology and government.
Industrial hygiene engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Industrial hygiene engineer turnover and employment statistics
Industrial hygiene engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial hygiene engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial hygiene engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial hygiene engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average industrial hygiene engineer tenure
The average industrial hygiene engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 industrial hygiene engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial hygiene engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Industrial hygiene engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial hygiene engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hygiene Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Photonics Engineer | 5.25% | 3,393 |
| Line Construction Engineer | 6.39% | 97,859 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Similar industrial hygiene engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photonics Engineer | 5.25% | 3,393 |
| Line Construction Engineer | 6.39% | 97,859 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |